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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 987 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 987 and 420.48 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 987 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/987 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 987 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 415,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,013.76/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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